Orange and Coconut Floating Islands with Sesame Snaps

Poached meringues served on a warm orange and coconut sauce, garnished with crunchy homemade sesame snaps and fresh mint.

Vegetarian Dessert Gluten Free Coconut Meringue

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

845.2

kcal / serving

845.2 kcal total

Carbs

82.3g

per serving

82.3 g total

Fat

51.5g

per serving

51.5 g total

Protein

14.8g

per serving

14.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

person

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

Sugar

For the islands

Brown Sugar

Soft

7.5

Sugar

For the sauce

Dairy

piece

Egg White

Free-range, whisked until stiff

Fruits

0.5

piece

Orange

Zest only

Liquids

200

Coconut Milk

NutsSeeds

Sesame Seed

piece

Vanilla Pod

Seeds scraped out

bunch

Mint

Fresh, for garnish

Method

Whisk the sugar and whisked egg whites in a large bowl for one minute.

Drop large spoonfuls of meringue onto simmering water in a frying pan.

Cover and poach the meringues for two minutes.

Melt brown sugar in a small pan until golden-brown and stir in sesame seeds.

Spread the sesame mixture flat onto baking paper and break into pieces once cooled.

Simmer vanilla seeds, coconut milk, orange zest, and sugar in a saucepan for five minutes.

Place orange slices in a bowl and pour the coconut sauce over them.

Top with meringues and garnish with sesame snaps and fresh mint.